Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its long aliphatic chain combined with an aromatic group makes it suitable for modifying solubility and stability in drug design. It also serves as a building block in the preparation of amide-based compounds with potential bioactivity. In research settings, it is employed to study amide bond formation and catalytic hydrogenation reactions. Additionally, derivatives of this compound may find use in surfactants or lubricants due to their amphiphilic character.